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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1955
Page
9
Franklin D. Hudson acting chief of police reports last week’s meter receipts totaling $235.50. The statement notes a punctual collection and confirms the financial figures for public parking meters.
W O Atkins and Arbor Acres rep outlined a nine months replacement plan and other hatchery upgrades to area stock owners at a late evening meeting at Junior High School. The event featured a minstrel cast led by Bradford Maag with Barbara Jones as mascot and multiple vocal and dance numbers from local performers.
Middleport volunteers tested an aluminum emergency boat with a new 15 hp motor funded by local supporters. The boat had served since last year but a failing old motor prompted a two week fundraising drive led by Donald Mills B F Parmalee Everett Bachner and Robert Fisher to secure the replacement. The trial showed the motor satisfactory easing concerns for the life saving squad and the town.
Mary Daily was honored by friends at her home on her 19th birthday. Refreshments were served. Mary Frances Rise visited relatives in Little Hocking as neighbors and families shared local updates.
Middleport residents host relatives from Kansas City Arlington Atlanta and Columbus. Guests include Betsy Barbara Richard and Kenneth Ewing and extended family of Kincaid Avery and Hennessy. Visits cover Kent Ravenna Columbus and Buckeye Lake with weddings hospital updates and relocations.
In Pittsburgh at Ohio Street Simpson Methodist Church a double ring wedding united Gail Arlene McConnell and Samuel J. Hamer Jr. officiated by the bride’s father with her sister as matron of honor. The couple resides in Pittsburgh where Hamer works as assistant manager at Phillips Drug Store after earning a pharmacy degree from Pitt.
Mr and Mrs Dorsel Biggs welcomed a daughter Janet Marie born June 18 at General Hospital. Joyce Buck married June 7 and resides with Mr Schultheiss. Charles Paulsen in an army camp. Clara and Bernard Paulsen visit Virginia relatives. many local families host and visit across Pomeroy Marietta Reedsville and Michigan in late spring social notes.
Radio tv repair service offered by Associated Radio Sales and Service run by Harry A Miller on Main Street in Pomeroy. Local ad markets his repair expertise and prompt service to residents and businesses.
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